Method and system for delivering audio and video information
US5995708A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/23
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system is disclosed for transmitting audio and video data to a remote viewing station. The method includes the steps of receiving a signal at a control station representing a request for the audio and video data. The method further includes determining whether the requested data is stored at a mass storage facility or at an active line storage unit. If the requested data is stored at the mass storage facility, the method includes downloading and storing the data at the active line storage unit. Finally, the method includes the step of transmitting the stored data from the active line storage unit to the remote viewing station.
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